Clinical Applications

    Quantification of left to right shunts is important to make a decision regarding therapy. If Qp:Qs is over 1.6 probably surgery or an angioplastic device implant like the amplatzer  is recommended. The conditions associated to this type of shunt are the followings:

 

                    -  Atrial Septal Defect

                    -  Ventricular Septal Defect

                    -  Ductus Arteriosus

                    -  Anomalous Vein Drainage

 

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